Promoting the absolute best in public education.
The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. Founded by educators, our mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education.
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What We Do
We invest in educators’ and communities’ leadership, learning, partnerships and advocacy to advance educational justice, equity, excellence and opportunity.
Who We Are
We are a national community of educators and others who are passionate about preserving public education as the cornerstone of our democracy and as every child’s civil right.
"We have the opportunity today to ensure that every student in our nation has access to a quality and equitable education."
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"A good teacher helps you develop curiosity and appreciate learning, and that makes you want to learn more not only from that teacher but forevermore."
Horace Mann Awardees
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"What makes me truly happy with these kids...is when they are like, 'I did it! I didn't think I could do it and I did it.' That really touches me."
Horace Mann Awardees
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